Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Volume 2: Composites and Nanocomposites from Chitin and Chitosan, Manufacturing and Characterisations

The Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Composites and Nanocomposites from Chitin and Chitosan, Manufacturing and Characterisations, Volume Two is a must-read for polymer chemists, physicists and engineers interested in the development of ecofriendly micro and nanostructured functional materials based on chitin and their various applications. The book addresses their isolation, preparation and properties, through composites, nanomaterials, manufacturing and characterizations. This is the second of three volumes in a series that contains the latest on the major applications of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, blends, gels, composites and nanocomposites, including environmental remediation, biomedical applications and smart material applications. Provides a comprehensive overview of Chitin and Chitosan materials, from their synthesis and nanomaterials, to their manufacture and applicationsVolume Two focuses on Chitin and Chitosan compositesIncludes contributions from leading researchers across the globe and from industry, academia, government and private research institutionsHighlights current status and future opportunities INDICE: 1. Polymer blends, composites and nanocomposite from chitin and chitosan; manufacturing, characterisations and applications 2. Processing techniques of chitin based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 3. Processing techniques of chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 4. Rheological aspects of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 5. Microscopic studies on chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 6. Spectroscopic features of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 7. Scattering behaviour of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 8. XPS and thermal characteristics of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 9. Barrier properties, antimicrobial and antifungal activities of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 10. Mechanical properties of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, gels, blends, composites and nanocomposites 11. Chitin and chitosan-based polyurethanes 12. Functional properties of chitin and chitosan-based polymer materials

• ISBN: 978-0-12-817968-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 375
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés